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Mechatronics & Robotics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $81,517/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.5x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 5 Mechatronics & Robotics programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechatronics & Robotics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$869K	$836K	$727K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.5x	14.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.0x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	67%	50%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$97,576

20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Mechatronics & Robotics program produces graduates earning $81,517/yr — within striking distance of the $78,331 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mechatronics & Robotics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mechatronics & Robotics's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 5 schools offering Mechatronics & Robotics in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

Five-year earnings of $97,576 are relatively flat compared to the $81,517 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington-Seattle Campus's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 31,588 students in Seattle, WA.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mechatronics & Robotics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Mechatronics & Robotics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Mechatronics & Robotics careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $727,051 in decade earnings vs $868,975 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus's Mechatronics & Robotics program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 5 programs nationally, University of Washington-Seattle Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →